IAM Release Manager (Remote)

United States

Suitability/Public Trust

Fully remote

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring an IAM Release Manager to direct and coordinate the release of Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) capabilities from development through production for the program supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role owns the release calendar, change coordination, and deployment readiness for the IAM/ICAM environment — working closely with the IAM Architecture, engineering, and O&M teams to move new capabilities such as identity resolution and person matching into production safely and on schedule. This is a fully remote position located within the United States.

Please note: The contract has not been awarded; this position remains unfunded and is contingent upon the award of the contract.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the management of IAM/ICAM releases from development through production, ensuring a controlled, predictable release cadence.

• Leads the coordination, integration, and flow of development, testing, and deployment activities to support continuous delivery of IAM/ICAM capabilities.

• Plans and schedules IAM/ICAM releases to avoid conflicts with planned upgrades, concurrent development efforts, user acceptance testing, and other blackout periods.

• Follows customer change management procedures, ensuring all IAM/ICAM releases are properly documented, approved, and traceable.

• Coordinates the release of newly engineered IAM/ICAM capabilities — including identity resolution and person-matching enhancements — from the architecture/engineering team into production.

• Recommends and implements release process improvements, including automated build, test, and deployment pipelines.

• Identifies and mitigates release-related risks, dependencies, and conflicts; escalates issues to the IAM Program Manager as needed.

• Maintains release documentation, versioning records, and deployment/rollback plans for the IAM/ICAM environment.

• Ensures releases comply with applicable federal policy, contractual requirements, and agency-specific Authority to Operate (ATO) and security requirements.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, and 8+ years of experience in release management, configuration management, or IT program/project management (or commensurate combination of education and experience).

• Demonstrated experience managing software/system releases involving Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) or Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems.

• Experience leading release planning, scheduling, and Forward Schedule of Change coordination in a change-managed IT environment.

• Working knowledge of ITIL change, release, and configuration management practices.

• Recognized Agile certification (e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) or demonstrated experience operating in an Agile/continuous delivery environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation of release planning.

Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain and maintain a suitability/public trust clearance.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting release management for an IAM/ICAM program at a federal civilian agency (e.g., VA, DHS, SSA).

• Familiarity with IAM/ICAM technologies and concepts, such as SailPoint, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Ping Identity, PKI/CAC, SAML/OAuth/OIDC, and Master Person Index (MPI)/identity resolution.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or ITIL certification.

• Experience implementing automated build, test, and deployment pipelines (CI/CD).

• Experience providing technical leadership to engineering staff across multiple, interrelated release tasks.

Posted Salary Range

USD $109,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.